ERIK SWANSON NEWS

Mariners make early offseason move landing Teoscar Hernández

The Seattle Mariners made one of the first big moves of the offseason by acquiring outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for two pitchers

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Blue Jays Trade Teoscar Hernández For Erik Swanson, Adam Macko Toronto traded two-time Silver Slugger Teoscar Hernández to the Mariners for a reliever and prospect.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sent to Toronto The Blue Jays acquired Swanson and left-hander Adam Macko from the Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swanson quietly emerged as one of the majors' top setup men in 2022, finishing with a 1.68 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 70:10 K:BB across 53.2 innings for Seattle while nabbing three wins, three saves and 14 holds. In Toronto, Swanson will face a more blocked path to the ninth-inning role with incumbent closer Jordan Romano coming off his first All-Star campaign. Swanson should at least remain a solid late-round target in deeper mixed and AL-only leagues for fantasy managers looking for stability in the ratio categories.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Grabs third win to close out season Swanson (3-2) earned the victory over the Tigers on Wednesday, firing a perfect ninth inning during which he recorded two strikeouts.

Impact The right-hander put a fitting cap on a highly impressive regular season with a crisp 12-pitch frame during which he got nine of his offerings in for strikes. Swanson logged a career-high 57 appearances in 2022, adding three saves and 14 holds alongside his three wins. Additionally, the 29-year-old mustered a career-best 1.68 ERA and 0.91 WHIP, while his strikeout rate shot up to a blistering 34.0 percent after previously having topped out at 24.3 percent in 2021. Swanson should continue to play a key setup role during the Mariners' postseason run.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Sunday Swanson (2-2) took the loss against the Royals on Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits over one-third of an inning.

Impact Swanson was also charged with his second blown save of the season in what was his second straight loss, blowing an 11-8 lead by allowing a pair of RBI singles and a two-run double. Swanson's stumbles are exceedingly rare during a season in which he's been one of manager Scott Servais' most reliable bullpen options -- he's still carrying a 1.85 ERA and 0.95 WHIP alongside an 11.7 K/9 despite the recent struggles.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two runs in loss Swanson (2-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Athletics. He allowed two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out zero over zero innings.

Impact It was a disastrous outing for Swanson, who failed to record an out after being called upon in the bottom of the seventh. He surrendered a leadoff walk to Jordan Diaz to begin the inning and then allowed back-to-back hits to put the Mariners down 0-2 before getting pulled. After not allowing a run through all of August, Swanson has now allowed four runs in September but still sports a solid 1.49 ERA and 0.89 WHIP on the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Torrens homers but Mariners stumble to A's again, lose 2-1

Luis Torrens homered for one of four hits by the stumbling Seattle Mariners as they were shut down again by the last-place Oakland Athletics, losing 2-1

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Mariners use 2 homers, Kirby's pitching to stop Braves 3-1

Sam Haggerty and Eugenio Suárez each hit a solo homer, George Kirby pitched into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 to snap the Braves’ eight-g...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Seager, Sborz lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3

Corey Seager doubled twice and scored twice, including the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning, as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Snags save Saturday Swanson pitched a perfect inning and picked up his third save of the season in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels. He struck out one.

Impact Manager Scott Servais opted to save usual closer Paul Sewald for the nightcap, so Swanson got a chance to close out Saturday's opener and did just that. Swanson has been as stingy as they come this season, and he now owns a 1.07 ERA over 33.2 innings.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detmers, Fletcher help Angels split DH with M's; Moniak hurt

Reid Detmers pitched seven smooth innings, Mickey Moniak hit his second home run in three days before getting injured, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-1...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up second win Saturday Swanson (2-0) recorded the win over the Astros on Saturday, allowing two hits and recording a strikeout over a scoreless eighth inning.

Impact Swanson had to navigate around some trouble but was still sharp, pounding 12 of his 16 pitches in for strikes. The right-hander has been a bit more vulnerable than usual lately while allowing seven hits over the five innings covering his last six appearances, but he's still produced a 2-0 record and one hold over that span, albeit while also being charged with a blown save.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toro pinch-hits for hurt J-Rod, leads Mariners past Astros

Abraham Toro pinch-hit for injured All-Star Julio Rodriguez and delivered a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the AL-West leadin...

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Grabs first win Swanson (1-0) recorded the win over the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on two hits over one inning.

Impact Asked to preserve a 3-3 tie when he entered in the ninth, Swanson actually failed to do so by giving up a go-ahead RBI single to Ezequiel Duran. However, he ultimately walked away with his first win courtesy of Seattle's two-run rally in the home half of the frame. Swanson's stumble was an exceedingly rare one, as Tuesday marked only the fourth time he'd allowed a run across 29 appearances this season.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners keep rolling, score 2 in ninth to beat Rangers 5-4

Cal Raleigh homered in the seventh inning, lined an RBI double in the ninth and scored the winning run on Carlos Santana’s sacrifice fly, and the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 5-4...

JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Snags second save Swanson retired both batters he faced to earn the save in Monday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Regular closer Paul Sewald was deployed in the eighth inning, and Diego Castillo put together a shaky start of the ninth. Swanson entered with a one-run lead and two runners aboard, but he escaped by retiring Josh Smith and Marcus Semien. In July, Swanson has allowed one run over 7.1 innings, which included one outing as an opener. The 28-year-old right-hander continues to step up when called upon -- he has a 0.98 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 36:5 K:BB through 27.2 innings while adding two saves, six holds and a blown save this year.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners get back to winning formula, hold off Rangers 4-3

Ty France launched his 13th home run as part of a three-hit night, Cal Raleigh added an RBI single and the Seattle Mariners rebounded from a rough weekend with a 4-3 win over the T...

JULY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Serving as opener Swanson will serve as the opener for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Swanson hasn't pitched since being activated from the paternity list Monday, but he'll begin Wednesday's nightcap on the mound ahead of primary pitcher Tommy Milone. Over his last 10 appearances, Swanson has posted an 11:4 K:BB and 1.04 WHIP in 8.2 scoreless innings.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Storms wash out Mariners-Nats; twinbill set for Wednesday

Tuesday’s game between the Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals was postponed because of thunderstorms

JULY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated from paternity list Swanson (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.

Impact Swanson was away from the team for a few days following the birth of his daughter, but he'll rejoin the Mariners after spending just two days on the paternity list. Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment by Seattle to make room on the active roster.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners win 7th in row, top Blue Jays 2-1 on Santana homer

Carlos Santana hit his first home run since being acquired by Seattle, lining a two-run shot off Toronto starter Alek Manoah that lifted the Mariners to a 2-1 win over the Blue Jay...

JULY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Away on paternity leave Swanson was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact Swanson will be away from the team for a few days to be with his infant daughter. He'll likely return Tuesday against the Nationals. Matt Brash and Matt Festa were recalled Saturday to replace Swanson and Ken Giles, who landed on the injured list with shoulder tightness.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez's HR, Raleigh's 4 RBIs carry M's past Padres 8-2

Rookie Julio Rodriguez hit a monster two-run homer, Cal Raleigh drove in four runs and Chris Flexen was strong for 6 2/3 innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the lackluster San Die...

JULY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Mariners J.P. Crawford begins serving suspension for brawl

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JUNE 30, 2022 • Associated Press